Torrential rain has caused flooding in Pakistan over the past few weeks that has affected over 20 million people. An estimated 1,600 people have died as a result of the flooding. Rain is expected to continue, worsening flooding. Over one-fifth…
Read more »From Food and Faith, the blog of the Presbyterian Hunger ProgramYour guide to the Week of Action on Food Start Planning Now for Churches Week of Action on FoodIt is now time to start preparing for activities for the Churches…
Read more »The flow of oil from the Deepwater Horizon rig has been cut off since July 15, and BP continues to work on drilling the relief well to make this fix permanent. This is good news. However, work remains in around…
Read more »Appalachia Rising is a mobilization to end mountaintop removal mining. The event will take place September 25-27 in Washington D.C. A conference “Voices from the Mountains,” will take place on September 25-26. This will be a time of education and…
Read more »“Love your neighbor as yourself.” Mark 12: 31 A federal task force has determined that 172 million gallons of oil leaked into the Gulf of Mexico between April and mid-July, when the temporary cap was put on the ruptured well….
Read more »The following announcement is from the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program: On Wednesday, August 4th, at 3:00pm Eastern Time, the National Council of Churches and the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism will be hosting a conference call (probably…
Read more »The PC(USA) Washington Office sent the following Action Alert as a part of its recent Witness in Washington Weekly email. Tell Congress to Please Help the Victims of the Gulf Oil Spill As Congress prepares to depart Washington, DC for…
Read more »Environmental Ministries sends out a monthly e-newsletter, “Eco-Notes,” to update PC(USA) churches and members about eco-justice programs, resources, and events. Subscribe to Eco-Notes. Become an Earth Care Congregation Environmental Ministries is introducing the Earth Care Congregations program to encourage churches…
Read more »Last week over 5,000 Presbyterians gathered at Purdue University for Presbyterian Youth Triennium. Environmental Ministries hosted a booth in the exhibit hall. Youth and adult leaders alike expressed great interest in environmental issues. It was a great opportunity to make…
Read more »Presbyterians for Earth Care (formerly Presbyterians for Restoring Creation), an Eco-Justice Network, will hold its biennial conference on August 31 – September 3, 2011 at Highlands Presbyterian Camp and Retreat Center in Allenspark, Colorado. The theme of the conference will…
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